Seen the new transit taxi today. And I must say I didn't like it to much. Wheelchair access bit strange load from n.s but have to move the wheelchair over to o.s to fasten down. Must be almost 2 foot high from ground level to cab floor level. 2 Electric straps come out of the bulk head then you have 2 manual straps to pull the wheelchair away from from bulk head. Not like the E7 that just have 2 straps pulling the wheelchair up against bulk head Partition screen wasn't bonded properly to the surround. But the biggest problem for me is how high it is even with the electric side step still must be an 18inch step to get in.

Seen the new transit taxi today. And I must say I didn't like it to much. Wheelchair access bit strange load from n.s but have to move the wheelchair over to o.s to fasten down. Must be almost 2 foot high from ground level to cab floor level. 2 Electric straps come out of the bulk head then you have 2 manual straps to pull the wheelchair away from from bulk head. Not like the E7 that just have 2 straps pulling the wheelchair up against bulk head Partition screen wasn't bonded properly to the surround. But the biggest problem for me is how high it is even with the electric side step still must be an 18inch step to get in.

I can only surmise that you have seen a very strange taxi conversion. Care to tell us who did the conversion? I got mine (admittedly bespoke) from the Taxi Shop.

Mine is close on perfect, except for one minor gripe that I hope to have corrected both in the current vehicle and in the new one I am about to order.

That said, it does not match the Cab Direct conversions on Ranks round here, I think I would be checking the IVA certification, looks like a cowboy conversion not a legitimate one.

I just don't like the transit, whoever does the conversion. Quite a few around here have had the door/wing damaged in the wind due to the known weak door hinges. A few of them that are hitting 100,000 miles are now experiencing problem. (DPF related vaporiser fault. Oil light coming on and staying on, oil pumps failing)

I just don't like the transit, whoever does the conversion. Quite a few around here have had the door/wing damaged in the wind due to the known weak door hinges. A few of them that are hitting 100,000 miles are now experiencing problem. (DPF related vaporiser fault. Oil light coming on and staying on, oil pumps failing)

I had the door hinge problem - warranty repair.

DPF problem resolved - Warranty repair.

Oil light problem - not me (not on older ones like mine) but others recalled and sorted, software and new dipstick!

A driver was looking to by the all new procab from cab DirectWhile the demo vehicle and sales rep was in town I went to have a look. He has a M8 and I have an E7And we both decided that we didn't like it to much. To me the E7 feels like a proper cab. The procab looks like a very big mini bus and the conversion no where near as good as an E7. Don't get me wrong the E7 has had its problems BUT IT IS A PERFECT SIZE HACKNEY CARRIAGE TAXI.The Procab would definitely be more suited as a private hire. Not a Hackney

By the way the reason you load wheelchair n.s then move it over to o.s to fasten down is because the rear aircon unit is right behind the n.s rear seat so you can't move that single seat back to make room for wheelchair only the middle rear and o.s rear seat moves . I did look at it as an alternative and with a open mind but not for me. Some people love the transit some love the E7 buy what suits your work

I just don't like the transit, whoever does the conversion. Quite a few around here have had the door/wing damaged in the wind due to the known weak door hinges. A few of them that are hitting 100,000 miles are now experiencing problem. (DPF related vaporiser fault. Oil light coming on and staying on, oil pumps failing)

I had the door hinge problem - warranty repair.

DPF problem resolved - Warranty repair.

Oil light problem - not me (not on older ones like mine) but others recalled and sorted, software and new dipstick!

Air conditioning - two separate problems - sorted on warranty.

Clutch slave cylinder failure - warranty.

Would I have another? Oh yes, the order is in!

If you change cabs every few years before the warranty runs out then you're ok, but if, like me, you keep a new cab for 5 or 6 years then your'e in for some hefty bills when the DPF (and the rest) goes wrong again.

With my 2012 E7 almost on 300.000 miles phoned cab direct today about the procab £698 per month and that's with a very good clean credit history. That's £9.000 interest over 5 years might be cheaper a get a loan from Wonger or 118 118These cabs must be flying off the shelf at this give away price

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